What horse racing was on 10 May 2008?

52 races across 8 meetings were run on 10 May 2008: Ascot (6 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Hexham (6 races), Lingfield (7 races), Nottingham (7 races), Thirsk (6 races) and Warwick (6 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Hexham, Lingfield, Nottingham, Thirsk and Warwick in Great Britain; Downpatrick in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.

What was the going at each meeting on 10 May 2008?

Ascot: Good To Firm (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Hexham: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield: Good To Firm (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Warwick: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 10 May 2008?

Outright favourites won 10 of 44 on 10 May 2008 (22.7%); joint favourites won 4 of 19. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £30.24 — a loss of £13.76. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Lethem Present (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:35 Fawdington Suzuki Handicap Chase at Hexham.

What was the feature race on 10 May 2008?

The feature race was the 3:10 totesport.com Derby Trial Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Lingfield, won by Alessandro Volta (GB) (6/4).

What time was the first race on 10 May 2008?

The first race was the 1:10 John Doyle Buckhounds Stakes at Ascot; the last was the 8:40 turftv.co.uk Handicap at Thirsk.

Racing Results

Saturday 10 May 2008

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52 races were run across 8 meetings on 10 May 2008: Ascot, Downpatrick, Haydock, Hexham, Lingfield, Nottingham, Thirsk and Warwick.

Ascot Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:10 John Doyle Buckhounds Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 19. Spanish Moon (USA)7/2Won by a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 26. Munsef (GB)10/1
3. 37. Petara Bay (IRE)20/1
4. 53. Lion Sands (GB)11/4 fav
1:45 Bovis Homes Fillies' Heritage Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Baharah (USA)12/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Hughes · T: Gerard Butler
2. 26. Kasumi (GB)8/1
3. 34. Fragrancy (IRE)5/1
4. 53. Jamboretta (IRE)8/11 fav
2:20 totesport Victoria Cup Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 22 ran
1. 116. Zaahid (IRE)5/1 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Richard Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 27. Al Khaleej (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
3. 310. King of Dixie (USA)8/1
2:50 McGee Group Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 4 ran
1. 15. Glamorous Spirit (IRE)11/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 21. Agente Parmigiano (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Court Approval (IRE)15/2
3:20 Europa Corporate Events Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 13. Silver Suitor (IRE)Evens favWon by 1½ lengths · J: T Quinn · T: David Elsworth
2. 28. Hue (GB)11/2
3. 34. Buster Hyvonen (IRE)8/1
3:55 Alfred Franks & Bartlett Sunglasses Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 17. Jimmy Styles (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Richard Hughes · T: Clive Cox
2. 25. Border Music (GB)4/1
3. 34. Phantom Whisper (GB)11/1

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Good · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:15 Downpatrick On-course Bookmakers Handicap (45-65) Flat · 1m 3f 55y · 13 ran
1. 112. Dirtybirdie (GB)13/2Won by a length · J: Rory Cleary · T: M Halford
2. 27. Samsha Cailin (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Rochester Falls (IRE)13/2
4. 45. Void Moon (IRE)9/4 fav
2:45 Magners Cider Handicap (50-70) Flat · 1m 3f 55y · 9 ran
1. 16. Propaganda (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Wachman
2. 22. Swift Sailing (USA)11/2
3. 38. Awash (USA)25/1
4. 59. Blaise Hollow (USA)5/2 fav
3:15 Heart Of Down Race Flat · 1m 3f 55y · 7 ran
1. 16. Proud To Be Irish (IRE)12/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Conor O'Farrell · T: Seamus O'Farrell
2. 22. Bidalia (IRE)4/5 fav
3. 35. Grand Article (IRE)10/1
3:50 Anglo Printers Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 7f · 13 ran
1. 15. Lorum Leader (IRE)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Sean Flanagan · T: T J Kidd
2. 27. Rory's Pleasure (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 36. Mister Lucky (IRE)7/2
4:30 Bet With The Tote Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m 7f · 14 ran
1. 13. Newton Bridge (IRE)Evens favWon by a length · J: J P Elliott · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 26. Mr Philosopher (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Casadei (IRE)20/1
5:00 Frank Fitzsimons Maiden Hunters Chase Chase · 2m 7f · 13 ran
1. 15. Ground Ivy (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Mr G O'Sullivan · T: John F Robinson
2. 24. Doc Martin (IRE)16/1
3. 313. Rapid Return (IRE)11/2
5:30 I.T.B.A. (North Region) (Ladies) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f 110y · 15 ran
1. 111. Present Gesture (IRE)3/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Miss C J Macmahon · T: Gordon Elliott
2. 212. Ardglen (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Nivek's Dream (IRE)16/1

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

Haydock Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:25 toteplacepot Long Distance Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 15 ran
1. 12. Liberate (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 26. Very Cool (GB)11/2
3. 31. Buena Vista (IRE)12/1
4. 617. Nosferatu (IRE)5/1 fav
2:00 totepool Swinton Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m · 24 ran
1. 111. Blue Bajan (IRE)4/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Andy Turnell
2. 23. I'm So Lucky (GB)14/1
3. 310. Ellerslie Tom (GB)40/1
2:30 toteexacta Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Oscar Bay (IRE)5/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Seamus Durack · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 28. That's Rhythm (FR)11/4 fav
3. 34. Kawagino (IRE)5/1
3:00 Enter The totetentofollow Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 16. Reverence (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Willie Supple · T: Eric Alston
2. 25. Machinist (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Pusey Street Lady (GB)10/1
4. 52. Advanced (GB)2/1 fav
3:30 Bet totepool On Uk Racing Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 110. Danidh Dubai (IRE)9/2 co-favWon by a head · J: Chris Catlin · T: Mick Channon
2. 26. Seaway (GB)5/1
3. 39. Tishtar (GB)7/1
4:00 totescoop6 Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 14. Harbour Blues (GB)14/1Won by a head · J: Cathy Gannon · T: Tony Carroll
2. 22. Cape Vale (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 31. Lindoro (GB)18/1
4:30 totesport Home Of Pool Betting Spring Trophy Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f 30y · 8 ran
1. 11. Appalachian Trail (IRE)16/1Won by 3¼ lengths · J: Fergal Lynch · T: Linda Perratt
2. 25. Diamond Tycoon (USA)3/1 fav
3. 34. Aeroplane (GB)8/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

Hexham Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:35 Countryside Skills Courses 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Or d'Oudairies (FR)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Fearghal Davis · T: John Quinn
2. 22. Castletown Boy (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Professor Higgins (IRE)13/8 fav
3:05 Yarridge Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 110. Lindseyfield Lodge (IRE)7/1Won by 2¼ lengths · J: Kenny Johnson · T: Robert Johnson
2. 215. Wensleydale Web (GB)11/1
3. 314. Rexmehead (IRE)22/1
4. 412. Baby Sister (GB)5/1 fav
3:35 Fawdington Suzuki Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m 1f · 18 ran
1. 117. Lethem Present (IRE)50/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Tom Messenger · T: Tim Butt
2. 210. Northern Vic (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Festival King (IRE)16/1
4. UR9. Toy Gun (IRE) · unseated rider3/1 fav
4:10 New Hexham Website Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 14 ran
1. 114. Cash On Friday (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Paddy Aspell · T: Richard Guest
2. 29. Diamond Mick (GB)9/1
3. 34. Nelliedonethat (IRE)12/1
4. 55. Cybora (FR)4/1 fav
4:45 Tant Pis Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 13. Justwhateverulike (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Tom Messenger · T: Sandy Forster
2. 211. Crofton Arch (GB)25/1
3. 34. Made In France (FR)11/2
4. 65. Tin Healy's Pass (GB)7/2 fav
5:15 Hexhamshire Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 4 ran
1. 12. Chernik (IRE)5/6 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Micky Hammond
2. 26. Almond Court (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Prince Car (FR)11/8

Hexham racecourse statistics →

Lingfield Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:10 Enter The Flat totetentofollow Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 15. Red Rocks (IRE)4/6 favWon by half a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Brian Meehan
2. 22. Many Volumes (USA)14/1
3. 31. Al Shemali (GB)9/4
2:40 totesport 0800 221 221 Oaks Trial Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 106y · 6 ran
1. 17. Miracle Seeker (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Adam Kirby · T: Clive Cox
2. 26. Look Here (GB)2/1
3. 39. Presbyterian Nun (IRE)8/1
4. 45. Ice Queen (IRE)13/8 fav
3:10 totesport.com Derby Trial Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 3f 106y · 5 ran
1. 13. Alessandro Volta (GB)6/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: A P O'Brien
2. 26. King of Rome (IRE)16/1
3. 35. Campanologist (USA)6/5 fav
3:45 totesport Betextra Chartwell Fillies' Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 11. Sabana Perdida (IRE)5/2 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 211. Verba (FR)9/2
3. 39. Kylayne (GB)11/2
4:20 Nigel Collison Fuels Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 12. Vinces (GB)4/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Tim McCarthy
2. 25. Kiho (GB)3/1 co-fav
3. 36. King of Pentacles (GB)3/1 co-fav
4:55 Tony Lawrence 50th Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 12. Brassini (GB)11/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: Rod Millman
2. 23. Asian Power (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 36. Lodi (IRE)11/2
5:25 OCS Group Ladies Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 12 ran
1. 15. Carlitos Spirit (IRE)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Miss E J Jones · T: Rod Millman
2. 29. Oi Vay Joe (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Desert Dreamer (IRE)9/2 co-fav

Lingfield racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

1:55 Over 100 Games At totesportcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 17 ran
1. 12. Jilly Why (IRE)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew Heffernan · T: Paul Green
2. 216. Hawaii Prince (GB)28/1
3. 310. Raccoon (IRE)8/1
4. 149. Green Lagonda (AUS)10/3 fav
2:25 totesportcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f 15y · 11 ran
1. 12. Pass The Port (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Derek Haydn Jones
2. 25. Four Miracles (GB)16/1
3. 37. Casual Affair (GB)10/3 fav
2:55 totesportgames.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f 15y · 11 ran
1. 110. Aye Aye Digby (IRE)9/2 favWon by a neck · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Henry Candy
2. 27. Baldemar (GB)13/2
3. 33. Quest For Success (IRE)17/2
3:25 totetentofollow.co.uk Kilvington Fillies' Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f 15y · 13 ran
1. 11. Cartimandua (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Ed McMahon
2. 210. Crystany (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. Day By Day (GB)20/1
4:05 Play Roulette At totesportcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 50y · 16 ran
1. 113. Princelywallywogan (GB)4/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: John Harris
2. 21. Pitbull (GB)8/1
3. 37. Etoile Russe (IRE)16/1
4:40 Play Blackjack At totesportcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 11 ran
1. 14. Dancer's Legacy (GB)11/2Won by 2¾ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 25. Sinbad The Sailor (GB)7/1
3. 31. Bowder Stone (IRE)2/1 fav
5:10 Play Video Poker At totesportcasino.com Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 75y · 14 ran
1. 18. Wahoo Sam (USA)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Evans · T: David Evans
2. 212. Brouhaha (GB)6/1
3. 32. Tough Love (GB)8/1
4. 911. Balerno (GB)11/2 fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

6:10 turftv.co.uk Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 14. Alphabeth (GB)4/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Michael Metcalfe · T: Mick Channon
2. 211. Rose of Coma (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 32. Dazzling Dust (IRE)4/1
6:40 Dick Peacock Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 18 ran
1. 19. Winthorpe (IRE)25/1Won by a head · J: Graham Gibbons · T: John Quinn
2. 210. Timber Treasure (USA)40/1
3. 32. Alexander Huricane (IRE)7/2 fav
7:10 Calverts Carpets Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 14. Maneki Neko (IRE)3/1 jt-favWon by a head · J: Robert Winston · T: Edwin Tuer
2. 21. Bazart (GB)14/1
3. 35. Collette's Choice (GB)4/1
7:40 Steve Boggett "Celebration Of Life" Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 17. Osteopathic Remedy (IRE)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 25. Celtic Step (GB)18/1
3. 31. Angaric (IRE)5/1 fav
8:10 Army Benevolent Fund Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 113. Tiger Dream (GB)4/11 favWon by a head · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 26. King Fingal (IRE)66/1
3. 35. Grey Command (USA)50/1
8:40 turftv.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 112. Zabeel Tower (GB)20/1Won by a head · J: Tom Eaves · T: Dick Allan
2. 22. Five Wishes (GB)9/1
3. 34. Ensign's Trick (GB)20/1
4. 123. Invincible Lad (IRE)7/2 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

Warwick Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

5:55 Quantum Precision Toolmakers Warwick Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 14. Trinculo (IRE)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kevin Ghunowa · T: Ronald Harris
2. 27. Mandarin Spirit (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Monashee Prince (IRE)5/1 jt-fav
6:25 PCA Long Service Awards Presentation Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 110y · 13 ran
1. 112. Brierty (IRE)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Daragh O'Donohoe · T: Declan Carroll
2. 28. Lesley's Choice (GB)12/1
3. 35. Wing Home (IRE)7/2
4. 51. Buddy Marvellous (IRE)5/2 fav
6:55 Turftv Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f 213y · 9 ran
1. 19. Synonymy (GB)7/1Won by a short head · J: James Doyle · T: Michael Blanshard
2. 21. Command Marshal (FR)6/1
3. 35. King's Fable (USA)6/1
4. 68. Dansilver (GB)7/2 fav
7:25 HGB Construction Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 26y · 11 ran
1. 17. Phluke (GB)6/1Won by half a length · J: Steve Carson · T: Eve Johnson Houghton
2. 23. Prince Of Thebes (IRE)9/1
3. 39. Den's Gift (IRE)10/3
4. 62. Goodbye (GB)9/4 fav
7:55 PCA Long Service Awards Presentation Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 26y · 11 ran
1. 13. Opera Prince (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 28. Sylvias Grove (GB)20/1
3. 313. Castlebury (IRE)17/2
4. 65. Spin Again (IRE)2/1 fav
8:25 Alison Fenn 50th Birthday Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 188y · 11 ran
1. 17. Barring Decree (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Catlin · T: E J O'Neill
2. 26. Baraari (USA)6/1
3. 38. Ethereal Flame (GB)8/1
4. 69. Eureka Moment (GB)2/1 fav

Warwick racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 52 races. A favourite here is the outright favourite at starting price — the shortest SP with no other horse at that price; joint favourites are counted separately.

Outright favourites10 of 44 won22.7% · 44 races had one
The long run34.2% winOutright favourites across every race in our archive — 96,834 of 283,117, as at 3 October 2026
£1 on every outright favouriteA loss of £13.76Staked £44.00, returned £30.24 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerLethem Present (IRE) 50/1The 3:35 Fawdington Suzuki Handicap Chase at Hexham
Joint favourites4 of 19 won21.1% · 8 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	2	4	6	2 of 4 won
Downpatrick	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Haydock	1	6	7	1 of 3 won
Hexham	1	6	6	—
Lingfield	2	5	7	0 of 6 won
Nottingham	2	7	7	—
Thirsk	1	5	6	1 of 2 won
Warwick	0	5	6	0 of 2 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 10 May 2008?: 52 races across 8 meetings were run on 10 May 2008: Ascot (6 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Hexham (6 races), Lingfield (7 races), Nottingham (7 races), Thirsk (6 races) and Warwick (6 races). That is Ascot, Haydock, Hexham, Lingfield, Nottingham, Thirsk and Warwick in Great Britain; Downpatrick in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.
What was the going at each meeting on 10 May 2008?: Ascot: Good To Firm (Turf); Downpatrick: Good (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Hexham: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield: Good To Firm (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Warwick: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 10 May 2008?: Outright favourites won 10 of 44 on 10 May 2008 (22.7%); joint favourites won 4 of 19. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £44.00 and returned £30.24 — a loss of £13.76. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Lethem Present (IRE) at 50/1 in the 3:35 Fawdington Suzuki Handicap Chase at Hexham.
What was the feature race on 10 May 2008?: The feature race was the 3:10 totesport.com Derby Trial Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at Lingfield, won by Alessandro Volta (GB) (6/4).
What time was the first race on 10 May 2008?: The first race was the 1:10 John Doyle Buckhounds Stakes at Ascot; the last was the 8:40 turftv.co.uk Handicap at Thirsk.